Cloud Application Development

Unit code: NIT2113 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
NIT1102 - Introduction to Programming; or
BCO1102 - Information Systems for Business
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces the basic concept and fundamental principles of cloud computing and cloud development platforms. Students will learn programming skills in cloud and design and develop cloud applications in various platforms. This unit includes important topics in cloud computing, e.g., virtualization, storage, infrastructure/platform/software as a service, reliability, security, MapReduce programming, etc. The knowledge will be applied to design, develop and deploy cloud based applications in selected platforms.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Synthesise knowledge of concepts of cloud;
  2. Apply the current cloud technologies, framework architecture and principles in cloud application development; and
  3. Analyse the usage of cloud computing in different sectors and the impact of cloud on society.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Scenario based problem solving test
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 20%
Web Application design and implementation
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 30%
Cloud configuration for efficient web applications
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Develop cloud-based application

Other locations

For students studying at Henan University
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 25%
Cloud application design (1000 words)
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 25%
Cloud application development (1000 words)
Assessment type: Examination
|
Grade: 50%
Final Written Examination (3 hours)

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Data Science
NBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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